Dublin Heuston railway station, railway station in Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Heuston is a railway station on the western side of central Dublin and is one of the largest in the country. It connects the city with regions to the south, southwest, and west of Ireland and has nine platforms for InterCity trains serving Cork, Galway, Waterford, and Limerick.
The station opened in 1846 under the original name Kingsbridge Station, named after a nearby bridge crossing the River Liffey. Architect Sancton Wood designed a Victorian-style building with sandstone walls and large columns, considered one of the finest railway buildings of the 19th century in Europe.
The station is named after Seán Heuston, a man involved in Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising who was executed for his role. His name reminds visitors of important history connected to Irish independence.
The station is easy to find at St. Johns Road West with broad platforms and simple access for everyone. The Luas tram stops right outside and takes you to Dublin city center in less than ten minutes, while buses and taxis wait at the station gates.
The building combines 19th-century elements with a modern glass lobby added in the early 2000s. This blend of old and new creates a space that feels timeless and stays bright and open even on gray days.
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